Current Time in Lyon, France
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Monday, November 2, 2026
CETUTC+1
Lyon time zone
Time Zone
Central European Time (CET)
IANA: Europe/Paris
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 28, 2027
Coordinates
45.75° N, 4.85° E
Sunrise
7:21 AM
Sunset
5:25 PM
Sun times for Nov 2, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon to New York | -6 hours | |
| Lyon to London | -1 hour | |
| Lyon to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Lyon to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Lyon to Tokyo | +8 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Lyon. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Lyon
What time zone is Lyon in?
Lyon is on Central European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Paris). It uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time.
Does Lyon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Lyon and New York?
On Monday, November 2, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Lyon. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lyon?
On Monday, November 2, 2026, the sun rises at 7:21 AM and sets at 5:25 PM local time, giving 10 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Is all of France on the same time as Lyon?
Mainland France uses a single time zone, so Lyon has the same local time as the rest of the mainland. Overseas regions use different time zones.